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Therapy and Theology

NewS14 E4 | "How To Recognize the Enemy's Weapons Without Living in Fear" With Jonathan PokludaOctober 29, 2026 · 50 min
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Have you ever looked at a situation you’re facing in utter disbelief and thought, "How will I ever get over this?" Lysa TerKeurst understands. After years of heartbreak and emotional trauma, she realized it’s not about just getting over hard circumstances but learning how to work through what she has walked through. Now, she wants to help you do the same. That’s why Lysa teamed up with her personal, licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress, alongside the Director of Theological Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, to bring you "Therapy & Theology." While Lysa, Jim and Joel do tackle some really hard topics, you’ll soon find they're just three friends having a great conversation and learning from each other along the way.

Episodes 106

  1. S14 E4 | "How To Recognize the Enemy's Weapons Without Living in Fear" With Jonathan Pokluda

    50 minSeason 14

    How can we recognize when the enemy is using deception, fear, or doubt to pull us away from God’s Truth?In this episode with special guest Pastor Jonathan “JP” Pokluda, author of "Your Story Has a Villain …

  2. S14 E3 | What the Bible Really Says About Death, Heaven, and Hell

    39 minSeason 14

    Have you ever found yourself asking hard questions about death and eternity? What happens to us when we die? Are heaven and hell real places? What will heaven really be like? Is it wrong to be afraid of death? …

  3. S14 E2 | You Don’t Have To Face Your Daily Battles Alone

    41 minSeason 14

    There is a real enemy out there who hates us and longs to deceive us, divide us, and lead us toward self-destruction. But we also have a really good God who has given us access to the armor of God so we can …

  4. S14 E1 | Is This God, the Enemy or My Own Emotions?

    46 minSeason 14

    We must avoid living in one of these two extremes: obsessing over the spiritual realm or completely neglecting it. The most balanced place to live is where we're operating in spiritual discernment by the power …

  5. Season 14 Trailer | How To Live in a Broken World with a Spiritual Perspective

    3 minSeason 14Trailer

    In Season 14 of Therapy & Theology, we’re learning what it means to live aware but not afraid. Together we’ll explore topics like spiritual discernment, spiritual warfare, the armor of God, death and dying …

  6. S13 E3 | Their Chaos Doesn't Have to be Your Chaos

    41 minSeason 13

    We know that it isn't our responsibility to control another person, but when they're chaos enters into our world and we want it to stop, we start trying to manage them without even realizing what we are doing …

  7. S13 E2 | Are You Being Responsible or Trying to Control?

    40 minSeason 13

    If we are honest, sometimes we declare that our trust is in the Lord, but we simultaneously doubt His plans and frantically come up with our own. In the name of "being responsible," we obsess over how to get …

  8. S13 E1 | You’re Not Controlling — You’re Afraid

    46 minSeason 13

    Most of us aren't "controlling people" by nature. We are usually caring people whose desperation has compelled us try and fix what we already know is beyond our ability to control. But underneath the need to …

  9. Season 13 Trailer | Making Peace with What I Can’t Control

    2 minSeason 13Trailer

    Welcome to Season 13 of Therapy & Theology! Over the next few weeks, you're going to get an inside look into Lysa TerKeurst’s new book, Making Peace with What I Can’t Control.This message will come alive as you …

  10. Bonus: When Healing Feels Slow, Relationships Are Strained, and God Seems Silent | Q&A with Lysa, Jim, and Dr. Joel

    1 h 7 minBonus

    In this Q&A episode, Lysa TerKeurst, Counselor Jim Cress, and Dr. Joel Muddamalle respond to questions sent in by generous partners of Proverbs 31 Ministries.They're answering questions like:Can anxiety ever be …

  11. Bonus: When Helping Others Starts Hurting You

    55 minBonus

    However you are called to help other people, that is your personal ministry. But how can you serve others, lead well, and make a difference without losing yourself or burning out?In this episode, you'll …

  12. S12 E6 | "How To Raise Healthy Kids, Not Just Happy Kids" With Sissy Goff and David Thomas

    46 minSeason 12

    Parenting in today's world has never felt more overwhelming. Between rising anxiety, social media, and the pressure to get it all right, many Christian parents are wondering: How do I raise resilient …

  13. S12 E5 | Does Praying for Our Family Make a Difference?

    30 minSeason 12

    Praying for our family shouldn't be our last resort — it should be our first priority.In this episode, you'll learn:Scripture-based prayers you can borrow when you feel inadequate or short of words.How to …

  14. S12 E4 | How To Set Healthy Boundaries Without Damaging Relationships

    32 minSeason 12

    Healthy relationships require healthy boundaries — even with family members. While dysfunction or even abuse needs to be addressed, are there instances where we have taken boundaries "too far"?In this episode …

  15. S12 E3 | 7 Things That Build and Break Trust in Your Marriage

    34 minSeason 12

    It’s not always the “big betrayals” that damage trust in a marriage. More often, it’s the seemingly “little things” that are easy to overlook.In this episode, you'll learn:The two essentials that must be …

  16. S12 E2 | The Small Marriage Issues That Turn Into Big Problems Over Time

    37 minSeason 12

    Experiencing hardships in marriage is inevitable — especially as both seasons and partners change. But what truly matters is how you communicate through those challenges.In this episode, you'll learn how …

  17. S12 E1 | How To Build a Family Where Everyone Belongs

    34 minSeason 12

    With so much against us and our families in today's world, how can we build a family rooted in biblical Truth and a strong sense of belonging?In this episode, you'll learn:Four things that fracture belonging in …

  18. Season 12 Trailer | Fight for Your Family

    3 minSeason 12Trailer

    Welcome to Season 12 of Therapy & Theology: Fight for Your Family!Are you longing to strengthen your marriage, build deeper family relationships, or parent with greater intentionality in today’s modern world? …

  19. S11 E4 | "What Does It Mean To Be Relationally Healthy?" With Lysa TerKeurst

    48 minSeason 11

    A relationship can only be as healthy as the individuals in that relationship. So how can we grow and show up as our best selves for the people in our lives?In this episode, you’ll learn:Four things that erode …

  20. S11 E3 | "What Does It Mean To Be Emotionally Healthy?" With Counselor Rebecca Maxwell

    35 minSeason 11

    Our emotions are God-given signals designed to guide us toward greater self-reflection, self-awareness, and spiritual growth. But how do we learn to manage our feelings instead of letting them control us?In …

  21. S11 E2 | "What Does It Mean To Be Mentally Healthy?" With Jim Cress

    42 minSeason 11

    In today's world, it can feel like stress is unavoidable. Is constant pressure and burnout just part of life now? How can we protect our mental health with so much pulling at us?In this episode, you’ll …

  22. S11 E1 | "What Does It Mean To Be Spiritually Healthy?" With Dr. Joel Muddamalle

    45 minSeason 11

    If you’ve ever been tempted to confuse spiritual health with spiritual perfection, this conversation is for you.In this episode, you’ll learn:The markers of a spiritually healthy Christian and the daily habits …

  23. Introducing Season 11 and What’s in Store for 2026

    9 minSeason 11Trailer

    Therapy & Theology is back for the first time in 2026! Season 11 includes four brand-new episodes designed to help you take an honest look at your life and grow healthier — spiritually, mentally, emotionally …

  24. Bonus: Receiving Judgment, Reaching for Closure, Rebuilding Trust | Q&A Part 2

    27 minSeason 10Bonus

    In this bonus Q&A episode, Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Counselor Jim Cress respond to voice memos sent in by Therapy & Theology listeners.In This Episode, You’ll Learn How To:Navigate conflicting …

  25. Bonus: Confronting Regret, Co-Parenting, Finding the Courage To Move Forward | Q&A Part 1

    37 minSeason 10Bonus

    In this bonus Q&A episode, Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Counselor Jim Cress respond to voice memos sent in by Therapy & Theology listeners.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How to accept the life you …

  26. S10 E6 | Tools To Fight Anxiety and Better Your Mental Health

    36 minSeason 10

    When life takes an unexpected turn — whether it’s going through a divorce or another unwanted circumstance — it can feel like survival mode is the only option. Our mental health begins to suffer, bringing …

  27. S10 E5 | How To Accept a Future You Never Wanted

    34 minSeason 10

    The cure for grief isn’t time — it’s acceptance. Acceptance helps you process what has been lost, let go of what will never be, and discover new meaning and purpose moving forward.In this episode, you’ll …

  28. S10 E4 | How To Forgive When the Hurt Was So Unfair

    35 minSeason 10

    Forgiveness often feels like an unfair gift we have to give to someone who hurt us the most. But what if it's actually God's prescription for the hurting human heart to heal?In this episode, you’ll learn:The …

  29. S10 E3 | When Divorce Makes You Feel Like You Weren't Enough

    32 minSeason 10

    After a life-altering experience like an unwanted divorce, the dust may settle, but your mind keeps racing. Questions like Why wasn’t I enough?, What could I have done differently?, or How did I miss this? …

  30. S10 E2 | Is Infidelity the Only Reason for Divorce?

    36 minSeason 10

    Divorce is so deeply complex, confusing, and gut-wrenching — especially when you are blindsided by betrayal and left facing a future you never asked for.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why Matthew 19 is often …

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